No1 you cant strike first.

Is it legal to hit someone. Its hard to argue self-defense when youre literally on the attack. Use of a punch by you was not justified. In a physical confrontation self defense typically allows a person who reasonably believes he is about to be hit to defend himself.

It is illegal for a privately employed babysitter or nanny to smack a child in their care unless the parent has given specific permission. It is legal to report a crime. States differ widely about what precisely is allowed.

It is illegal for teachers nursery workers and workers in other education settings to hit children in their care ever. However any punishment above what is. Its a hit-and-run accident and the driver could be facing criminal charges for not stopping.

States and the District of Columbia. If the accident was a hit-and-run you should contact the police from the scene. Profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.

However if youve already been hit and the. This answer is for educational purposes only. However you cannot consent to a serious assault so asking someone to knock several lumps out of you for whatever reason would not be and if they caused serious injury they would be prosecuted regardless of any consent.

It is legal to insult a person at least in the US. People dont have to wait until theyve actually been struck to act in self-defense. That would make you the aggressor.